SLIDE FIRE RECEIVES ANOTHER PATENT ALLOWANCE
Moran, TX – Slide Fire Solutions, LP today announced that the United States Patent Office issued a Notice of Allowance concerning its patent application, Sliding Stock For Firearm. The allowed patent claims solidify and expand Slide Fire’s exclusive right to make and sell gun stocks that enable a shooter to repetitively discharge a firearm without spring force assistance.
“We received our first patent on this technology just a few weeks ago,” said inventor and Slide Fire president, Jeremiah Cottle. “Now it looks like we’ll soon have another patent to add to our portfolio. We’re very pleased that the patent office agrees that our inventions are unique and deserve protection.”
Slide Fire has aggressively pursued patent protection for its inventions, both in the United States and internationally. “Based on the favorable decisions by the patent office we have already, we are confident that we will be receiving more patents covering related innovations in the near future,” said Cottle.
About Slide Fire Solutions:
Slide Fire Solutions is a privately held company based in Moran, Texas and owns all rights in its ground breaking “slide stock” technology. Building on principles of “bump firing,” Slide Fire’s inventions allow a shooter to discharge a semi-automatic firearm such as an AR-15 or AK-47 as quickly as desired, without springs and without automatically functioning mechanical parts. The exclusive design offers many hours of entertainment for recreational shooters. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms has concluded that the Slide Fire device is not regulated as a machine-gun under the Gun Control Act or the National Firearms Act.
For more information, please visit www.slidefire.com.
Top Hunting and Shooting Equipment Brands for 2012
Southwick Associates has announced the brands hunters and shooters purchased most frequently in 2012. This list has been compiled from the 35,081 internet-based surveys completed by hunters and target shooters who volunteered to participate last year in HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com polls. In 2012, top brands included:
- Top rifle brand: Remington, Ruger (each11.5% of all purchases)
- Top shotgun brand: Remington (19.7% of all purchases)
- Top muzzleloader brand: CVA (31.0% of all purchases)
- Top handgun brand: Sturm, Ruger (17.7% of all purchases)
- Top crossbow brand: Barnett (21.7% of all purchases)
- Top air rifle brand: Crosman (29.6% of all purchases)
- Top rifle ammunition brand: Remington (21.4% of all purchases)
- Top shotgun ammunition brand: Winchester (32.1% of all purchases)
- Top handgun ammunition brand: Winchester (17.9% of all purchases)
- Top blackpowder brand: Pyrodex (41.6% of all purchases)
- Top balls, bullets, or shot brand: Hornady (33.0% of all purchases)
- Top bow brand: Hoyt (15.0% of all purchases)Top arrow brand: Carbon Express (30.1% of all purchases)
- Top arrow brand: Carbon Express (30.1% of all purchases)
- Top fletching brand: Blazer (24.4% of all purchases)
- Top broad head brand: Rage (21.1% of all purchases)
- Top release/tab brand: Tru-Fire (33.0% of all purchases)
- Top archery target brand: The Block (11.9% of all purchases)
- Top bow case brand: Plano (35.5% of all purchases)
- Top archery sight brand: TruGlo (27.8% of all purchases)
- Top decoy brand: Mojo (10.8% of all purchases)
- Top game call brand: Primos (26.2% of all purchases)
- Top reloading press brand: Lee Precision (37.9% of all purchases)
- Top reloading die brand: Lee Precision (38.3% of all purchases)
- Top reloading bullet brand: Hornady (34.0% of all purchases)
- Top reloading primer brand: CCI (40.3% of all purchases)
- Top reloading powder brand: Hodgdon (40.7% of all purchases)
- Top shot brand: Lawrence (30.2% of all purchases)
- Top binocular brand: Bushnell (28.7% of all purchases)
- Top scope brand for firearms: Bushnell (14.5% of all purchases)
- Top spotting scope brand: Barska (10.5% of all purchases)
- Top range finder brand: Bushnell (36.3% of all purchases)
- Top optic sight brand: EOTech (8.7% of all purchases)
- Top knife brand: Buck (13.4% of all purchases)
- Top cover scent brand: Wildlife Research Center (19.9% of all purchases)
- Top lure scent brand: Tinks (31.4% of all purchases)
- Top odor eliminator brand: Scent-A-Way (35.8% of all purchases)
- Top shooting target brand: Shoot-N-C (31.0% of all purchases)
- Top tree stand brand: Guide Gear (12.1% of all purchases)
- Top blind brand: Ameristep (33.9% of all purchases)
- Top clay brand: White Flyer (51.3% of all purchases)
- Top trail camera brand: Moultrie (25.4% of all purchases)
- Top holster brand: Blackhawk (15.0% of all purchases)
- Top gun sleeves brand: Allen (12.1% of all purchases)
- Top gun safe brand: Stack-on (25.7% of all purchases)
- Top magazine brand: ProMag (11.9% of all purchases)
The marketing data presented here is a summary of a 233-page report that details consumer behavior including what products and brands are purchased, where they are bought, how much customers spend, and demographics of hunters and shooters broken out by each product category. Current information about what gear and brands hunters and shooters prefer, how many days they spend afield and what type of hunting and shooting they enjoy most is vital to businesses trying to build their customer base.
You can stay abreast of consumer buying patterns and overall market trends by purchasing an annual subscription to Southwick Associates’ monthly HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com reports. Reports are available for specific product categories including firearms, ammunition, blackpowder, bowhunting and archery equipment, decoys, game calls, apparel, crossbows and more. To purchase a report or subscription, contact John DePalma at jdepalma@brandintelligent.com.
About AnglerSurvey.com, HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com: Launched in 2006, AnglerSurvey.com, HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com help the outdoor equipment industry, government fisheries and wildlife officials and conservation organizations track consumer activities and expenditure trends. Conducted by Southwick Associates, survey results are scientifically analyzed to reflect the attitudes and habits of anglers and hunters across the United States. Follow them on Facebook at http://facebook.com/huntersurvey and http://facebook.com/anglersurvey or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/AnglerSurvey and https://twitter.com/#!/HunterSurvey.
Mossberg Breaks into AR15 Scene with 11 New Rifles
O.F. Mossberg & Sons slipped into the AR-15 platform market largely under the radar last summer when they unveiled their Mossberg Modern Rifle (MMR) line of rifles alongside their line of MVP bolt-action varmint rifles which accept AR-15 magazines. It is clear that Mossberg sees the obvious and growing interest in this platform, but with the current near-saturation of the AR market, both for complete rifles as well as aftermarket accessories, it may be a tough market for a new player to break in to. The veteran hunting rifle and shotgun manufacturer needs to bring a lot to the table.
Mossberg’s play may be all in the marketing, though. Along with the relative newcomer R15 from Remington, these camo-ed up AR-15s may be just what the doctor ordered to bring together two of the supposedly divided factions of gun owners: the hunting and sporting purpose crowd and the devout pro-Second Amendment crowd. Examples of such divisions can be seen in Continue reading
Heizer’s DoubleTap Pint Sized Pistol Packs a Punch
I first became intrigued with the Heizer Defense Double Tap when I saw an ad for it in the NRA’s American Rifleman magazine. For some reason, there is something I just can’t resist about this type of pint sized pistol.
The DoubleTap, available in both 9mm and .45ACP versions, comes in a package significantly smaller than other firearms in the same class. In fact, Heizer bills the DoubleTap as “the world’s smallest and lightest .45 ACP concealed carry pistol on the market today.” At just 5.5 inches long, 3.9 inches tall and less than 0.7 inches wide, the DoubleTap can easily disappear into a pocket or purse and be at the ready should you need it. With both aluminum and titanium models available (weighing in at 12 and 14 ounces, respectively), the pistol won’t weigh you down either.
With only two rounds chambered and another two stowed on a speed strip inside the grip, some people might feel a little under-gunned with that low of a round count. The DoubleTap might not be the right choice for someone who wants to be ready to take on a small army but it definitely looks like it would serve its intended purpose of offering .45ACP stopping power in an ultra-concealable package. This makes the DoubleTap perfect for a last-ditch backup gun or an EDC concealed carry piece for someone who wants to keep size and weight at a minimum.
Operating the DoubleTap is a breeze. The ten pound double action trigger pull is butter-smooth thanks to precision ball bearings and then breaks crisply. Each successive pull of the trigger drops the snag-free internal hammer on each Continue reading
Springfield Armory Introduces New Compact XD-S .45ACP Pistol
GunLink had a chance to stop by the Springfield Armory spot on the shooting line at the 2012 NSSF SHOT show Media Day at the Range and shoot their latest offering. The XD-s is so new, in fact, that this range time is the first time it’s been in the hands of people who didn’t make it.
The XD-s, the newest addition to Springfield Armory’s line of XD pistols, is a slimmer, lighter pistol that still packs the punch of a .45 ACP round. With an overall length of just over six inches and a height of four inches, the XD-s weighs in at only 29 ounces. The single stack 5+1 magazine capacity also allows it to be easily concealable with its width of just one inch (0.9” along the slide).
With a weight of just 29 ounces and a 3.3 inch barrel, one might think that recoil would be an issue with a .45 ACP caliber weapon, but that’s not the case. During our test fire, the recoil didn’t seem to be much, if any, worse than other polymer framed pistols of the same caliber, even full sized models. The manageable recoil, along with the low profile snag-free fiber optic front and steel dovetail rear sights came together to ensure that each shot fired was put on target with a satisfying “ding” following each smooth pull of the trigger.
The XD-s, which disassembles the same way as other XD models (with very minor differences regarding magazine insertion/removal when the disassembly lever is being manipulated), also shares other features with its XD brethren. The XD-s also has the Ultra Safety Assurance trigger system, grip safety, loaded chamber indicator, textured grip, Melonite finish and under-barrel, single-position Picatinny rail. Given the small stature of the XD-s, it felt a little small in my relatively large hands although, thankfully, the interchangeable backstraps and well positioned magazine release from the XD-M made it into the design along with its short trigger reset.
If you want to add an XD-s to your collection, however, you will have to wait. This slim striker-fired pistol won’t be hitting shelves until at least March of 2012 and Springfield Armory has not yet announced the price.
Designers of New Police Gear for Women at SHOT Show
As anyone who has had to wear one probably already knows, uniforms aren’t always, well…uniform. Actually, a better way to put that would be to say that uniforms are too uniform for the diversity of bodies that need to be put inside them. “One size fits all” doesn’t always hold true and “unisex” gear often makes too many compromises on both sides to serve either one very well.
These issues can result in the wearer being uncomfortable, which can often be quite a nuisance. In the case of people who may be wearing their uniforms in life-or-death situations, having to deal with gear fit issues can be much worse than just a nuisance.
Cleveland Ohio business partners Denise Czack and Tanya Sirl recognized this issue with uniforms for female police officers and decided to so something about it by creating the Her BlueWear Uniforms company. Her BlueWear Uniforms takes a big step in helping to provide the right gear for the right job to female officers. Continue reading
